Fragrance comparison

Jean Lowe Ombre vs The Shadow

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 296 ratings analysed

Jean Lowe Ombre

Maison Alhambra

4.08279 votes

Rank #2,846 AmberOud

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82%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

The Shadow

FA Paris Niche

4.5917 votes

Rank #20,607 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Shadow takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jean Lowe Ombre
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Shadow
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jean Lowe Ombre2/5

The Shadow3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Shadow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Shadow
Sillage & projection: The Shadow
Value for money: Jean Lowe Ombre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Lowe Ombre

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Jean Lowe OmbreMaison Alhambra

The ShadowFA Paris Niche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 279 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%

Category winnerThe ShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

279 votes

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Shadow

SillageThe Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJean Lowe OmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

rose69%

fruity61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

rose77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both amber, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OudIncense

Heart

RoseSaffronRaspberryBirch

Base

AmberBenzoinGeranium

Top

RoseRaspberryGeranium

Heart

SaffronBirchAmber

Base

OudBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOud, Rose, Saffron and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer10

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#20,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerJean Lowe OmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Lowe Ombre is a bold, woody-spicy fragrance that centers on a dominant oud and incense profile. Designed for men who prefer a dark, assertive scent, it suits formal evening events or cold winter nights. With its heavy projection and resinous depth, it offers a confident, formal presence that lingers on skin for m…

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The Shadow by FA Paris Niche is a rich, smoky rose and oud fragrance that delivers dark Middle Eastern flair without overwhelming your nose. It opens with a burst of tart, sweet raspberry, fresh geranium, and velvety red rose petals before settling into a warm core of golden amber, spicy saffron, and charred birch woo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jean Lowe Ombre or The Shadow?

The Shadow takes 3 of 5 categories. Jean Lowe Ombre is rated 4.08/5 from 279 votes; The Shadow is rated 4.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Jean Lowe Ombre for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Shadow for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean Lowe Ombre or The Shadow?

The Shadow lasts longest (The Shadow 84/100, Jean Lowe Ombre 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jean Lowe Ombre or The Shadow?

The Shadow projects furthest (The Shadow 82/100, Jean Lowe Ombre 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jean Lowe Ombre and The Shadow smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oud, Rose, Saffron and Raspberry.

Is Jean Lowe Ombre or The Shadow better for summer or winter?

The Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jean Lowe Ombre and The Shadow?

Jean Lowe Ombre has top notes of Oud and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Raspberry and Birch, a base of Amber, Benzoin and Geranium. The Shadow has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Geranium, heart notes of Saffron, Birch and Amber, a base of Oud and Benzoin.